NIKON D3S D-SLR BODY
- 12.1 MP Digital SLR Camera
- FX-format CMOS Sensor
- Record smooth 24 fps HD video
- 3.0" TFT LCD
- Low-light photography - providing photographers with an added shutter speed and aperture choice with a base ISO sensitivity range from ISO 200 to a remarkable 12,800; and features an incredible Hi 3 setting of 102,400
- Additionally, a setting of ISO 100 (Lo 1) is available
- Continuous Shooting Up to 9 FPS - Secure exacting moments in time with an expanded buffer, allowing continuous capture of up to 82 JPEG (fine) or 36 14-bit NEF (RAW) images
- D-Movie mode for FX-format offers smooth 1280 x 720 video at a cinematic 24fps
- Image Sensor Cleaning function to reduce instances of image degradation resulting from dust accumulation on the optical low pass filter (OLPF) in front of the image sensor. The OLPF oscillates at four specific frequencies to release particles that would disrupt image quality. Sensor Cleaning can be set by the user to cycle automatically when the camera is powered on, turned off or on demand
- Built-in monaural microphone, augmented by a stereo microphone input, which is perfect for hot-shoe microphone-mounting and the use of wireless microphones for interviews or spot news
- Two UDMA compatible CompactFlash card slots that can be used for consecutive recording (overflow), simultaneous recording (backup), separating recording of RAW and JPEG files or even copying pictures between the two cards. One or both can also be designated for data-heavy D-Movie recording. Images can be displayed directly from the camera to a high-definition monitor using the camera's HDMI port and an optional cable
- Multi-CAM 3500FX focus module, with 51 AF points, 15 cross type sensors and 36 horizontal sensors that easily track and lock onto moving subjects
- Three AF-area modes - Single point, Dynamic-area AF and Auto-area AF are available to maximize the use of the 51 focus points by selecting the most suitable one to match subject conditions. AF is also available in one of two Live View modes optimized for the studio, including a phase detection handheld mode and a tripod mode. While in Live View, the graphic indication of a virtual horizon is also available, making it easier than ever to confirm camera orientation
- Quiet Shutter Mode which substantially reduces the sound of the camera's mirror-down cycle, which is perfect for shooting in sensitive environments such as movie sets, meetings, ceremonies, or while photographing wildlife
- EXPEED advanced digital image processing system technologies - achieve extremely precise colour reproduction for a broad spectrum of hues, in addition to vivid saturation and smooth gradation Nikon's advanced noise processing function is engineered to minimize noise at all sensitivities and operate seamlessly without interfering with other image colour parameters
- Scene Recognition System analyzes information from the 1,005-pixel RGB light sensor for use in auto exposure, auto white balance detection and autofocus calculations. The Scene Recognition System also assists autofocus by tracking subject position and automatically shifts the AF points used to match the subject's movement within the frame
- Picture Control System allows selection of Picture Control settings including Standard, Neutral, Vivid and Monochrome. Additionally, adjustment can be made to Picture Controls to image sharpening, contrast, brightness, saturation, hue and more. Photographers then have the flexibility to save up to nine personalized Picture Controls on camera and 99 additional Picture Controls externally
- 3D Colour Matrix Metering II assists in ensuring accurate exposures, even in the most challenging lighting conditions. Instantly evaluating each scene before capture, input data from the system's sensor is automatically referenced against an internal database of more than 30,000 images derived from actual photographs to calculate correct exposure values. Active D-Lighting (ADL), used in combination with 3D Matrix Metering II, helps to determine proper exposure, and creates realistic contrast while compensating for lost shadows and highlights. Photographers can also use ADL bracketing for up to five frames of ADL compensation
- Specifications:
- Lens Mount - Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts)
- Picture Angle - Equivalent to angle produced by lens focal length (1.5 times when DX format is selected)
- Image Sensor - CMOS sensor, 36.0 x 23.9 mm; Nikon FX format
- Dust-reduction System - Image Sensor Cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)
- File Format - 1) NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; 2)TIFF (RGB); 3) JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression (Size priority); Optimal quality compression available; 4) NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
- Picture Control System - Four setting options: Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome; each option can be adjusted
- Storage Media - CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA)
- Double Slot - Slot 2 can be used for overflow or backup storage or for separate storage of NEF (RAW) and JPEG images; pictures can be copied between cards
- File System - Compliant with DCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.21, and PictBridge
- Viewfinder - Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder
- Frame Coverage - FX (36x24): Approx. 100% (vertical/horizontal), 1.2x (30x20): Approx. 97% (vertical/horizontal), DX (24x16): Approx. 97% (vertical/horizontal), 5:4 (30x24): Approx. 100% (vertical) and approx. 97% (horizontal)
- Magnification - Approx. 0.7x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1)
- Eyepoint - 18 mm (-1.0 m-1)
- Diopter Adjustment -3 to +1 m-1
- Focusing Screen - Type B BriteView Clear Matte VI screen with AF area brackets
- Reflex Mirror - Quick return
- Depth-of-field Preview - When Pv (depth-of-field preview) button is pressed, lens aperture can be stopped down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or value selected by camera (P and S modes)
- Lens Aperture - Instant return, electronically controlled
- Compatible Lenses - 1) Type G or D AF NIKKOR*1: All functions supported (PC Micro-NIKKOR does not support some functions), 2) DX NIKKOR: All functions supported except FX-format (36x24)/1.2x (30x20)/5:4 (30x24) image size, 3) Other AF NIKKOR*2: All functions supported except 3D colour matrix metering II, 4) AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D colour matrix metering II, 5) Non-CPU: Can be used in exposure modes A and M; colour matrix metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data (AI lenses only) Electronic rangefinder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster (*1. IX- NIKKOR lenses cannot be used *2. Excluding AF- NIKKOR lenses for F3AF)
- Type - Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
- Speed - 1/8,000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV, bulb, X250
- Flash Sync Speed - X = 1/250 s; flash synchronization at up to 1/250 s
- Release Modes - Single frame, continuous low speed, continuous high speed, quiet shutter-release, self-timer, mirror up
- Frame Advance Rate (CIPA Guidelines) - DX (24x16): Up to approx. 9 fps (CL) or approx. 9 to 11 fps (CH), Other image areas: Up to approx. 9 fps
- Self-timer - Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 s
- Metering - TTL full-aperture exposure metering using 1,005-pixel RGB sensor
- Metering System - 1) Matrix: 3D colour matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); colour matrix metering II (other CPU lenses); colour matrix metering (non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data); 2) Center-Weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frame, diameter of circle can be changed to 8, 15 or 20 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (non-CPU lenses use 12-mm circle or average of entire frame); 3) Spot: Meters 4-mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)
- Metering Range - 1) 0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering); 2) 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20°C/68°F)
- Exposure Meter Coupling - Combined CPU and AI
- Exposure Modes - 1) Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program, 2) Shutter-Priority Auto (S), 3) Aperture-Priority Auto (A), 4) Manual (M)
- Exposure Compensation +-5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
- Exposure Bracketing - 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
- Exposure Lock - Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
- ISO Sensitivity - ISO 200 to 12800 in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV; can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 or 1 EV (ISO 100 equivalent) below ISO 200 or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1, 2 or 3 EV (ISO 102400 equivalent) above ISO 12800; auto ISO sensitivity control available
- Active D-Lighting - Can be selected from [Auto], [Extra high], [High], [Normal], [Low] or [Off]
- ADL Bracketing - 2 frames using selected value for one frame or 3 to 5 frames using preset values for all frames
- Autofocus - Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection; 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors); AF fine tuning possible
- Detection Range -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20°C)
- Lens Servo - 1) Autofocus: Single-servo AF (S); Continuous-servo AF (C); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status, 2) Manual focus (M) with electronic rangefinder
- Focus Point - Can be selected from 51 or 11 focus points
- AF-area Mode - 1) Single-point AF, 2) Dynamic-area AF [number of AF points: 9, 21, 51, 51 (3D-tracking)], 3) Auto-area AF
- Focus Lock - Focus can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button or by pressing shutter-release button halfway (Single-servo AF)
- Flash Control - 1) TTL: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR using 1,005-pixel RGB sensor are available with SB-900, 800, 600 or 400; 2) Auto aperture (AA): Available with SB-900, 800 and CPU lens; 3) Non-TTL auto (A): Available with SB-900, 800, 28, 27 or 22s; 4) Range-priority manual (GN): Available with SB-900 and 800
- Flash Modes - 1) Front curtain sync, 2) Slow sync, 3) Rear-curtain sync, 4) Red-eye reduction, 5) Red-eye reduction with slow sync
- Flash Bracketing - 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
- Flash-ready Indicator - Lights when Speedlight such as SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX or SB-50DX is fully charged; blinks after flash is fired at full output
- Accessory Shoe - ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts, and safety lock
- Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) - Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-900, SB-800 or SU-800 as commander and SB-900, SB-800, SB-600 or SB-R200 as remotes; Auto FP High-Speed Sync and modeling illumination supported with all CLS-compatible flash units except SB-400; Flash Colour Information Communication and FV lock supported with all CLS-compatible flash units
- Sync Terminal - ISO 519 sync terminal with locking thread
- White Balance - Auto (TTL white balance with main image sensor and 1,005-pixel RGB sensor), Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 options), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, preset manual (up to 5 values can be stored), and colour temperature setting (2,500 K to 10,000 K), all with fine-tuning
- White Balance Bracketing - 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3
- Modes - Tripod, Hand-held
- Autofocus - Tripod: Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame; Hand-held: TTL phase-detection AF with 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors)
- Flicker Reduction - 50 Hz and 60 Hz
- Frame Size (pixels) - 1,280 x 720/24 fps, 640 x 424/24 fps, 320 x 216/24 fps
- File Format - AVI
- Compression Format - Motion-JPEG
- Audio - Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted
- ISO Sensitivity - ISO 200 to 12800 (ISO 6400 to Hi 3 in high-sensitivity movie mode)
- LCD Monitor - 3-in., approx. 921k-dot (VGA), 170-degree wide-viewing-angle, 100% frame coverage, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment
- Playback Function - Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 images) playback with playback zoom, movie playback, slide show, histogram display, highlight display, auto image rotation, image comment (up to 36 characters), and voice memo input and playback
- USB - Hi-Speed USB
- Video Output - NTSC or PAL; simultaneous playback from both the video output and on the LCD monitor available
- HDMI Output - Type C HDMI connector; camera monitor turns off when HDMI cable is connected
- Audio Input - Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter)
- 10-pin Remote Terminal - Can be used to connect optional remote control, GPS Unit GP-1 or GPS device compliant with NMEA 0183 version 2.01 and 3.01 (requires optional GPS Cable MC-35 and cable with D-sub 9-pin connector)
- Supported Languages - Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish
- Battery - One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a/EL4
- AC Adapter - AC Adapter EH-6 (optional)
- Tripod Socket - 1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
- Dimensions (W x H x D) - Approx. 159.5 x 157 x 87.5 mm/6.3 x 6.2 x 3.4 in.
- Weight - Approx. 1,240 g/2 lb. 12 oz. without battery, memory card, body cap or accessory shoe cover
